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MRP 165V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 95

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,359 mi
Last recorded72,359 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 9549,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRP 165V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 72,359 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,069 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 69,606 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 24 Mar 2018 69,578 miles

Electrical wiring insecure running through front subframe (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel hose insecure running through front subframe (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 68,203 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 68,179 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2015 65,722 miles

n/s steering rack area damp no leak found

Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,187 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,075 miles

o/s/r handbrake reading low

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Apr 2013 64,070 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r handbrake reading low

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Feb 2010 64,065 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 64,064 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,452 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 63,452 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 63,442 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

nearside inner c/v joint insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2008 90,492 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exstensive welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2008 90,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exstensive welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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MRP 165V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 49,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MRP 165V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MRP 165V registered?

MRP 165V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 4 December 1979.

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